by David Bruce Murray | Sep 21, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
I met Darrell Ritchie in the 1980s when we were both completing our respective undergraduate degrees at Gardner-Webb College (now University) in Boiling Springs, NC. Darrell has sung at the church where I lead music a few times over the years as a soloist, and in...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 20, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Brian Free & Assurance are back with their second CD since reverting to a trio format in 2015 after the departure of bass singer Jeremy Liles. Bill Shivers has been singing lead since 2001 while Mike Rogers is completing his fourth year at the baritone position....
by Kyle Boreing | Sep 19, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Love Is The Golden Rule Produced by Jason Clark, *Jay DeMarcus Daywind Records www.michaelenglishmusic.com Format: CD & Digital Release Date: September 15, 2017 Tune-O-Meter: Low Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: My Love (Jason Clark/Jerome Olds) –...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 16, 2017 | Concert Review, Reviews
Last night, I caught a concert in Gastonia, NC that featured former Southern Gospel blogger Aaron Swain with Promiseland Quartet and the group I played keyboard in (a decade ago), the Carolina Quartet. Both groups are NQC main stage caliber talent. Carolina is more of...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 14, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Jay Stone formed the Jay Stone Singers in 1976. Jay and his wife Mary retired from traveling in 2010. Continuing their musical legacy are their daughter Sharona Carter, son-in-law Bobby Carter, and grandchildren Stone and Emma Carter. The group is based in Hope Mills,...
by Diana Brantley | Sep 2, 2017 | Concert Review
Joseph Habedank appeared fairly recently at the Parkway Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. This church regularly hosts Southern Gospel concerts and I always enjoy attending their events. This concert was held not long after Joseph released his newest album,...
